Hospice LPN - Meaningful Home Care & Growth

Good Samaritan Hospice; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 21 days

Medical coverage

Mileage reimbursement

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, in-home and community-based care under the supervision of an RN. You will deliver direct patient care, manage symptoms, educate families, and document care in the EMR.

The ideal candidate has an accredited LPN program, Virginia LPN license, at least three years of nursing experience (hospice/home health preferred), and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience; hospice, home health, community health, or medical-surgical experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain per organizational requirements).

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse following each patient's individualized plan of care.
• Deliver treatments, monitor patient conditions, and report changes promptly to the RN Care Manager.
• Assist with pain and symptom management to promote comfort and quality of life.
• Educate patients and family caregivers about diagnoses, medications, treatments, and the plan of care.
• Accurately document all patient care, assessments, and interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate exceptional hospice care.
• Safely prepare and utilize medical equipment and supplies while following infection control and safety standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Good Samaritan's mission by providing compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care in every interaction.
• Participate in the nursing holiday rotation.

Skills

Nursing experience

CPR certified

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, in-home and community-based care under the supervision of an RN. You will deliver direct patient care, manage symptoms, educate families, and document care in the EMR.

The ideal candidate has an accredited LPN program, Virginia LPN license, at least three years of nursing experience (hospice/home health preferred), and a valid driver's license.